In Britain, a perfect turkey is often the star of the Christmas table but we can all remember a time when a poorly cooked bird dampened the festive mood.
Christmas dinner is one of the most highly anticipated meals of the year, but there’s one thing that can spoil the feast, and that’s dry meat. Turkey isn’t everyone’s favourite thing to eat, but we ...
In a recipe shared in her festive newsletter, Lawson claimed that brining the turkey for a few days beforehand not only “tenderise[s] and add[s] subtle spiciness” to a Christmas roast, ...
A chef has taken to social media to share the common Christmas turkey mistake people make, but her top tips will ensure it's avoided this festive season.
"Dry brine is literally getting some good salt and rubbing it all over the surface several hours ahead, or on the day before - that draws out extra moisture," she said. If your turkey is not pre ...
Pitmaster Mike Jefferies at his home base, preparing for the busy Christmas break. Photo / Tom Eley It is the most wonderful time of the year - and the busiest for Tauranga’s Big Smoke BBQ ...
Properly prepare your big bird to avoid the disaster of rubbery meat for your holiday dinner, including what to do if you need to thaw a turkey quickly. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and ...
Stir until salt is dissolved. Fully submerge ham in liquid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 3 days. (If ham doesn’t fit in refrigerator, brine in a cooler, using ice to keep cool.) ...